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R4 GBP

2005 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,716 mi
Last recorded103,716 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit Connect102,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 GBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,716 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 103,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,000 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2024 102,000 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2023 100,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust blow by rear box

light rust on offside rear inner sill

rust around offside rear leaf spring mount

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,632 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 98,632 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 96,181 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rear side mount ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps deteriorated

offside front spring rusting

Fail 17 Feb 2021 96,181 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective rear side mount ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps deteriorated

offside front spring rusting

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

gear box mount starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorated

slight knock from steering rack area

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rust on chassis /rear spring mounts

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Jan 2019 90,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rust on chassis /rear spring mounts

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust blow flexi pipe area

gaiter on nearside front drop link worn

Fail 23 Jan 2018 86,455 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust blow flexi pipe area

gaiter on nearside front drop link worn

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 83,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,581 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

offside lower mirror damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2016 79,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

offside lower mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox mount worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 71,940 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to offside rear lamp unit

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators and starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

damage to offside rear lamp unit

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

offside front tyre worn close to wear indicators and starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,122 miles

danage to offside lower mirror

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,192 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,396 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,520 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 43,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,046 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,046 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,809 miles

OUTER WALLS CRACKING ON BOTH FRONT TYRES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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R4 GBP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 102,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R4 GBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R4 GBP is a 2005 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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